Calculate the resolving power (resolution) of a light microscope with the following characteristics: Ocular lens: 10X Objective lens: 40X Numerical aperture: 0.5 Light wavelength: 500 nm 500X 20 nm 200X 500 nm
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Given that NA = 0.5, we can rearrange the formula to solve for θ: θ = sin^(-1)(NA / n) = sin^(-1)(0.5 / 1) = sin^(-1)(0.5) = 30 degrees. Show more…
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